21st Sunday After Trinity: (21) World

And so the (0) Fool completes his initiation by visiting the Twenty First arcana of the Upper Arcana, (21) World, the integration of all that has gone before, is now and ever will be. He encounters the Divine Sophia, the Logos, or “Word of God” and learns the mysteries of the Gospel which he yearns to declare unto any who has ears to hear.

The Collect

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Book of Common Prayer

Old Testament Reading

When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep.

Proverbs 8: 27-28

New Testament Reading

May I be granted speech, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds.

Ephesians 6: 17-20

Liturgical Affirmation

Ego sum lux mundi. Ego veni ut vitam habeas, et abundantius habeas.

I am the light of the world. I am come that you may have life, and have it more abundantly.